WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2019
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Pip Crushed over the news about Floyd. Heartbroken for you & Kirby.2
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Pip,
I am so incredibly sorry for you and DH.1 -
SuziQ – lovely arrangement. You are so talented.
Michele in NC
I cannot take all of the credit because I take flower arranging classes. Can you believe the class is only $20 and includes everything (container, flowers, box for transportation, and live instruction)?! In the shop the arrangements we make cost anywhere from $50-65 dollars so I consider it a bargain (and, I have fresh flowers for 7-10 days). There are normally 20-30 of us attending the class and it's nice to see how each person's arrangement is slightly different. It's probably a lot like your ceramics classes (which I cannot find anywhere here in SFL at a reasonable price - it seems like a dying hobby).2 -
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Just saw this on facebook from pip. I don't remember reading anything about it in here:
UPDATE ON FLOYD- looks like masses multiple masses on his liver, spleen and kidney. They also suspect on his heart. Low red blood cell count. So probably metastatic cancer. And he’s got liquid in his stomach. Unfortunately, we r leaving for a marathon run in California next Wednesday and will b gone for a week so they don’t think he will last until we get back. So we are making the dreaded decision to led our son go. I never thought we would loose 2 babies in one year. He is the last golem we have. yogi (black lab) will b the only son left. No more golden retriever forum. I just can’t believe it. Depending on his breathing, we may have to let him so sooner. For now, the plan is someone is coming to our home to let I’m go on Tuesday, the day before we leave
Michele in NC
Thanks for posting that for me. Update after that update:::::
I got flowers personally delivered to me by a former coworker today. I lost it as was bawling like a baby and gave her a big hug. After that kirby (he was off today) called me hysterically crying saying the Floyd has was bleeding through his head bandage. I tried to calm him down. I got home, went to the store to get bandages needed to dress him up again. Floyd didn’t eat his supper. I got out of my bike clothes, and cleaned Floyd up again. We are moving the date up to Friday instead of next Tuesday. His bleeding won’t stop, due to the masses on his liver , that explains why his blood won’t clot.
So very sorry.
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Sweeping (!) the hall yesterday morning noticed some water along the wall. Yup, the water heater was leaking. Emailed our H20 engineer neighbor for recommendations, he replied right back with he'd be here today. So thankful he's an early riser (replied at 5:47 am), an expert and a good neighbor. He investigated, brought a replacement, and spent the better part of the day pumping out the old and putting in the new. It was so rusted, the shut off valve couldn't work so turned off water to the whole house for most of the day. Trying not to stress over the expense and just be grateful it wasn't worse. We're hopeful the bubbled up subfloor will dry out and flatten down. Even if it doesn't we'll just have to live with it. No way can afford new flooring 'til the roof's paid off.
Not good!
High powered fans to dry it quickly. The last thing you need is mould.
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Pip - I am SOOO very sorry! I know the pain of losing a fur child, I can not comprehend losing two so close together! Know that I am praying for you, Kirby, Yogi and Floyd. Big hugs Pip!!!
Okie in the TX Hill Country2 -
On Halloween Decorating - I put out Fall decorations (wreaths, flowers on my back porch, pillow covers on the back porch furniture, door mats, etc) at the beginning of September and they stay out until I put up Christmas decorations around Thanksgiving when I have the time and energy. I add a Halloween trick or treat sign in my front yard and a jack-o-lantern cut out on the side of the well house (that reverses to Give Thanks Pumpkins after Halloween) after my birthday. I refuse to have Halloween decorations out before my birthday, it's one of my little quirks, ha!
Trick or Treaters - Our neighborhood does a hay ride through the neighborhood for the kids that want to participate so we pretty much get all the kids through at one time. There will be a few stragglers, but people don't come in from out of the area. I love to see the kids in their costumes having fun! I remember how much fun we had as kids trick or treating as a group through the neighborhood.
Christmas Decorating - I have our handyman put up lights on the outside of the house/garage/shop/well house sometime in November and turn them on Thanksgiving night. I leave them lit through New Year's and then unplug them until he has time to take them down and store them in our shop again. I put a tree on my back porch that I can see from our den somewhere around Thanksgiving and switch out my wreaths, door mats, pillows and flowers on my back porch to Christmas themed. They generally stay until we get back from traveling at Christmas and I switch them all out to winter themed.
Have a great day ladies!
Okie in the TX Hill Country2 -
morning ladies~
I am up fed the dog and having my tea..will wash my face and hair and get ready for work..
I am going to either speak with the Dr or email him and tell him now that my DFIL has passed I would like more hours and he did hire Aimee to work Saterdays so to work it so I have weekends off..
and she can have another day off during the week..
somehow I lost my phone, i remembered where I had it last and went back to the bank, some good samaritan at the bank found it in the parking lot. . holy cow I thought I took it in with me
God Bless them...
Pip~ I cant even think about what you and Kirby are going through.
Know that each and everyone us with you both as you go through this .. sending you all love and prayers xoxox3 -
Good morning all! Happy Thursday!
Pip- I am so sorry to hear about Floyd! My heart just aches for what you and Kirby are going through; and so soon after losing Bullwinkle. You are showing him the epitome of love to help him cross the bridge. No more pain for him. I am sure his lovely doggie heart loves you for that, as well. You will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Holidays- lol you know me; I love my holidays. I miss the "big family" feel that comes with them, though. I decorate and celebrate all of them; with my daycare kids and with my own little family. I am not big with the outdoor deco, though. I do send out a Thanksgiving card to my siblings and Tim's siblings. Then the day after Thanksgiving I sit down and write/send Christmas cards. I send between 36-40 each year. Christmas deco goes up the weekend after Thanksgiving, but I wait on the tree until a little closer to the holiday. (Otherwise the little ones will break everything and have it down on them). My Christmas gift buying is minimal. I give my own kids something cozy (slippers, gloves, hats, etc), a treat they enjoy (nuts, chocolates, candies), and a book that I have read and liked that I think they would enjoy. They tease me about this endlessly, since the boys are not big readers and my daughter, in her words, "has no time to read". I just tell them that when I am gone, they will be glad they have those books because they will be a reminder of something I liked. lol With grandchildren so far away, Tim and I usually just order something online and have it sent to them. Last year it was a toddler art center. This year for Thanksgiving I am thinking seriously about renting a room in our local community center (it is centrally located in the downtown area) and hosting a community dinner, for those who don't have family near with whom to celebrate.
Michele- I have a infant toddler sled with a back to it. Just make sure to find one with straps or a seat belt of sorts to hold the child (or if it fits a carseat; even better)! As Machka commented, some strollers will navigate pretty well on shoveled sidewalks, it does get pretty tough to push, though. I take my kids out until I can't push the stroller any longer. PJ is so small, maybe Denise or Pete will carry him in a front pack on their walks? Those are great in the winter! Then you can just button your coat over them or wear a poncho over the front pack to help keep him warm.
I started two challenges in the beginning of October, recommended by Machka (thank you, M!); a walking challenge (I set a goal of 100 miles in October) and a 24 hours of exercise in a month (my walking doesn't count, so I have been doing strength training and yoga). My pants and tops are fitting me better, a bit looser in some areas (yea!); but I am going to put off weighing myself until Nov 1. Even if the scale doesn't move, I am liking the way my body feels. Not so achy and stronger!
Kids arriving shortly, I better scoot! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)2 -
Just catching up. At p63. Nothing to add to what has already been written so far except:
(((Hugs))) and positive vibes to all. It's a lovely day here today, but not sure how long it will last. No scheduled activities today so catching up on chores and accounts.
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Machka: With you on Christmas. Far too early to think about it!
Heather: I prep everything for Christmas dinner, which I host. Nobody has died yet! 😂1 -
At ER again.
He can’t wait til Tuesday. We will b putting him out of his pain in a few minutes
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Kelly tell me more about the challenges you are doing. My treadmill is all set up and I'm ready to take a mileage challenge on, so excited!
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Pip - ((((HUGS)))) My heart is breaking for you and Kirby. Just saw your post that came in a couple minutes ago. I am crying here with you.
Okie - dang me girl, you have your Christmas cards finished already? My goal was to get them done before Thanksgiving and I thought I'd win the early bird prize, lol. I don't have that many. Other than a few family members, I'm turning into "sending one in return". I agree with Tracey, postage is expensive plus the time it takes when a person is working full time.
Barbara AHMOD - shoot! Sorry about that water heater, so glad to hear you were able to get it replaced in the same day. Your thanksgiving plans sound perfect. I have looked high and low for turkey legs and/or hindquarters, will likely have to head to the "big city".
So sorry to hear about all of you with roofs that need replacing!
I fell off the low-carb wagon last night- hit the ice cream HARD, lol. But back on it today. Really liking not being hungry thanks to eating more fat and protein. Last night was a culmination of things - DH is in a lot of pain right now with his RA, very quiet. I miss my guy who used to laugh and joke all the time.
Speaking of pain.... last week I'd been waking up with headache-back of the neck type and sinus. Thought about what I had around here other than Ben-gay type stuff. Then... aha, Flexall 420!! Good old medical cannabis cream. Rubbed some of that on the back of my neck before bed and voila, have been sleeping like a baby. Oddly, sinuses not hurting either.
. Apparently there's CBD/only cream that has similar effects I want to try, available locally, that a friend is using and I'll meet up with her tomorrow to see if she still likes it.
OK, time to hustle here.
Make it a good day, dear ones.
Lanette
Foggy SW WA State
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(((Pip)))2
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Pip - I echo all the love sent to you.
Barbara - Oooouuuuffff! What a pain! That kind of expense is a real downer.
Enjoyed going out last night, even though the lecture wasn't brilliant. It was nice to put my face on, wear a dress, and I even got out my smart winter coat and my knee length boots. I put a brooch on the coat lapel that DH had bought me this year. And I wore a heart necklace he had bought me.
Learnt a little bit about Switzerland. Mainly that the different language groups don't much like each other and prefer to speak English rather than the other's language.
On the way home I felt like making use of my finery, so we got off the bus at the music pub and I had a small beer. We didn't stay long as the music wasn't brilliant, but it made more of a night of it. We don't often go out at night.
This morning I was writing my memoir (hooray!) to the very annoying sound of building work from behind us. High pitched grinding.
Then it started absolutely pouring with rain, which put a stop to it. 
I'm going to row this afternoon for my bonus calories. Got to catch up with the Hairy Bikers before tonight's last episode. I can watch it on my tablet while I am rowing. Got to burn enough for a small portion of pasta tonight.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Pip:So sorry to hear about Floyd. You’ve done what you can for him. (((Hugs)))2
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Just saw this on Facebook from Pip:
:Floyd is in no more pain, run free son.
Michele in NC
who is crying7 -
Pip- Netter that your here for it will make it easier for the pup.
Found I can change my diary names- So finally it says Brunch,Dinner,Drinks,Snacks,Restaurant,y meal w/Hubby. Instead of ones I can’t use.
Trying hard today to stay on track winter 🥶 munchies are my foe every year. Trying to stay focused egg whites on wheat toast instead of munchies that don’t fill me up enough.Veggies y Salads as side dishes as my ch as my stomach condition will allow.
Amber Tx3 -
Pip and Kirby 2
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New Recipe I created:
Fall Apple 🍎 Pork y Beans
1.Apple use half sweet not sour
2.spinach 2cups
3. 3 cans pork y beans 4 if tiny cans
bake 45min At 400* degrees
Chicken baked with g Hughes bbq sauce 10calories on the side
Crystal light peach tea 8-16oz only 5-10calories
Amber Tx1 -
My heat breaks for you Pip. Having just put one of mine down, I can’t imaging twice so close together. Just know he loved you and knew you helped him cross over with the least amount of pain.
RvRita4 -
We r At the crematorium now, taking him to his final journey before bringing him back home11
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Hugs for Pip. So difficult!2
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Pip: sorry to hear about your fur babies. You have had a rough year. Cheers to you.
One more day closer to Christmas and Thanksgiving and still no plans, no shopping and no clue what we will do this year...
Happy Almost weekend lovely ladies..
Susan E Washington4 -
((( Pip and Kirby)))
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Pip--Sending hugs and prayers.
Cold Fall day here and looking forward to tomorrow off then I work a 12 hour shift on Saturday .
Blessings, Vicki GI NE 3 -
Pip- Sorry to hear about Floyd! (((Hugs)))
Mary from Arizona/Minnesota3
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